Acichorius

Acichorius
Occupation	Leader of the Gauls
Known for	Invaded Thrace and Macedonia

Acichorius (Ancient Greek: Ακιχώριος) was one of the leaders of the Gauls, who invaded Thrace and Macedonia in 280 BC.^[1] He and Brennus commanded the division that marched into Paionia. In the following year, 279, he accompanied Brennus in his invasion of Greece.^[2] Some writers suppose that Brennus and Acichorius are the same persons, the former being only a title and the latter the real name.^[3]

References

1. Smith 1870, p. 12.
2. Smith 1870, p. 12 cites Pausanias, x. 19. § 4, 5, 22. § 5, 23. § 1, &c.
3. Smith 1870, p. 12 cites Schmidt, "De fontibus veterum auctorum in enarrandis expeditionibu's a Gallis in Macedonian! susceptis," Berol. 1834

Attribution

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1870). "Acichorius". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. Vol. 1. p. 12.